A Masterclass on State Regulation of Intellectual Property Rights in Uzbekistan Held at UWED

On October 26, 2026, a masterclass on “State Regulation of Intellectual Property Rights in Uzbekistan” was held at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED) for students of the Faculty of International Law. The masterclass was delivered by Sanjarbek Tursunov, Chief Consultant of the Department for Intellectual Property Registration and Development at the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

During the event, particular attention was paid to the importance of state regulation in the field of intellectual property, the role of authorized government bodies, and issues related to the registration and legal protection of intellectual property objects.

The event was organized by Solikha Abdurakhimova, a lecturer at the Department of Civil Law and Private International Law, with the aim of expanding students’ legal knowledge of intellectual property, familiarizing them with the mechanisms of state regulation in this field in Uzbekistan, and exploring practical aspects of intellectual property rights protection.

The masterclass was aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 9 — “Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure” and SDG 16 — “Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.” The event contributed to a deeper understanding of the importance of protecting intellectual property rights, developing effective legal institutions, and creating a favorable environment for innovation.